Ian,
From what I have heard it is essentially a certainty and either option would be well received provided the price/performance was acceptable.
Most territories around the world (except US) are hungry for a diesel helicopter in this segment, but the engines are all still that bit too heavy really. Turbine power behind such a machine would be fantastic from a performance and soundtrack perspective, but it will be expensive and won't sell in the numbers that the R44 was pre the financial crisis.
My guess is that we will end up with a Lycoming powered G4 that will be a little more expensive than an R44 RII.
I have no doubt that such a machine would be as well received as the G2 and should be very pretty too.
Exciting years ahead!
CRAN
